MDS seeks volunteers for camp

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is searching for summer camp volunteers who are looking for a rewarding and memorable experience.

County leader addresses Goldenheirs

The November meeting of Goldenheirs featured Bob Sprinkel, assistant county administrator. Sprinkel presented an informative slide program outlining the county's plans for the future, including master fire plan, airport land plan, east end community complex, Armstrong Atlantic expansion, DFCS building, road improvements, recreation enhancement, Mid Coast Regional Airport at WAAF, Liberty County Justice Center and other plans and studies that are under way. Goldenheirs is a senior group that usually meets on the first Tuesday ...

Area's 'Idol' talks down drug abuse

Hundreds of parents, siblings and friends packed into Club Stewart on Fort Stewart Friday morning to watch more than 180 fifth graders from the post's elementary schools graduate from the Department of Emergency Services Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

Sorority marks World AIDS Day

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Hinesville Alumnae Chapter used part of its 20th anniversary celebration Saturday to honor World AIDS Day by reminding guests and community members about the importance of HIV/AIDS testing, especially in the African-American community.

Reindeer to lead Santa in the Park Dec. 4

Scheduling for next week's Christmas in the Park is finishing up as the planning committee from the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority finalizes the participant and activity lineup.

Foundation provides hearing aids to poor Georgians

ATLANTA - The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation launched a new expanded program providing low-income Georgians facing hearing loss with digital hearing aids. The program was created in partnership with the Georgia Public Service Commission, Unitron, EM-Tech and over 100 audiologists and hearing aid dispensers throughout the state. The program will provide hearing aids for up to 800 legal Georgia residents with income below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Hearing aids will be distributed ...

Tea time at the Midway Museum

What was life in Midway like in the colonial days? Better yet, what was life like at Christmas in a colonial Midway home?

Reasons to be thankful plentiful

The other day I was driving out of Midway down Highway 17 on my way to a funeral in Fleming. As I was going around the sharp curve in Byrd Hill a beautiful, gray horse came running full speed out of one of the dirt roads and galloped down Highway 17 alongside my truck for nearly two miles. Yes, that was me hanging out of the window of my truck looking like Ace Ventura: ...

Manna House seeks donations

Not everyone is able to provide a meal for their family on Thanksgiving or Christmas on their own. Some need the help of others, and Manna House will be there for those less fortunate this holiday season.

Locals travel New England

Travel with the Courier: Glenn Hussey and Erlene Halstead traveled to some of the New England states, including Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Washington, New Jersey to see the fall leaves. They visited many attractions, including Ben & Jerry's and took along a copy of the Coastal Courier.

Native wildlife in Colonial Georgia

Did you ever wonder how strange it must have been for the people coming over to America from the foreign countries to see the animals on our continent for the first time?

Thankful for so many blessings

I have so much to be thankful for and at this time of the year I am reminded to count my many blessings.

Conserving every drop

Holidays, particularly Thanksgiving, remind many of us to give thanks for those things in our lives we routinely take for granted.

About Gen. Daniel Stewart

Daniel Stewart was a brigadier general in the Georgia armed forces, (also known as the militia), who became well known during the American Revolution as well as in the War of 1812. Fort Stewart and Stewart County are named after him.

November gardening to-do list

"These recommendations are included in the "Gardening Guide to the Lower South," published by the Trustees Garden Club of Savannah and available at Twin Oaks Nursery in Midway and Anderson's Feed and Garden Supply in Walthourville:

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Horoscopes for week of May 8-14

April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

Saxophonist releases second album

Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.

Fundraiser for animal clinic

Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.

Resident asked to 'pray without ceasing'

The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.

Goldenheirs discuss Old Glory

The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

WACH dietician shares autism experience

Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.